Rebirth System: Blood and Ash
Aric Valerian, the fourth prince of the Valerian Empire, bears many titles: The Forgotten Prince, The Whore's Child, The King's Bastard—names that have been spoken more than his own. Born with a crippling illness and devoid of mana or ki, Aric was a disgrace, scorned by his family and the court. But when the gods cured him and gifted him the strength to fight, Aric dared to hope. He sought glory in battle, only to be betrayed by his brother and sent to die in a hopeless war. In his final moments, as death closed in, a mysterious text appeared before him… [Would you like to change your fate?] After being given another chance, Aric embarks on a ruthless journey to claim absolute sovereignty. [Ki Circulation Mastered: Strength +10] [System Upgrade: Advanced tactical planning unlocked] [Hidden Fortress Established: Stronghold security +15%] The forgotten prince claws his way through the treacherous landscape of imperial politics, he is forced to make impossible choices, each decision pushing him further down a path soaked in blood. He learns that true power demands sacrifice, and the price of vengeance may be his soul. ------------------ This book contains dark themes and depictions. The mc is a ruthless cynic, and is closer to being a villain than he is a hero. Main themes: Politics, Kingdom building, strategy, war
Home of The Little.
The carriage rolled into the capital, along with many others packed with people. The steady influx of travelers into the city was evident, whether for business or other reasons. It was a busty capital.
They had spent hours on the road, and by the time they arrived, night had fallen. Yet, the city was still alive with activity, much like the business district of the province they had left, but amplified many times over.
The streets were lit with lanterns while vendors shouted out their wares, and people of all types roamed around.
In this crowd were all kinds of individuals: pickpockets, scam artists, and even murderers. It was a place where the moment someone sensed they could profit from you, they made sure they did.